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The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Canada, adding information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions. Travelers are advised to research destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. FCDO provides risk advice to help make informed decisions.
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Congo, particularly within 50km of the Republic of Congo-Central African Republic border in Likouala Region. Latest update adds information about Ebola screening on arrival. Travel insurance may be invalidated if traveling against FCDO advice.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Zambia with new information on entry requirements for travelers from Ebola-affected regions. The advice emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and recommends appropriate travel insurance.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Botswana with new information on entry requirements for travelers from Ebola-affected regions. The advice emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and recommends appropriate travel insurance.
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Côte d'Ivoire, including within 40km of borders with Burkina Faso and Mali, northern Zanzan and Savanes provinces, Comoé National Park, and within 20km of the border with Liberia, due to risk of terrorist attacks and kidnaps.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Ethiopia travel advice on 25 September 2026, adding new information on health screening on arrival, updating conflict and violence guidance, and removing content on elections and the Danakil desert. The FCDO advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela regions, and against all but essential travel to parts of Afar, Oromia, Somali and Benishangul-Gumuz regions. All civilian flights to and from Tigray were suspended on 22 September 2026, and flights to and from northern Ethiopia could be suspended or cancelled at short notice.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for the Bahamas, adding information about Ebola screening upon arrival. It advises travelers to obtain appropriate travel insurance and read all advice.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for the Central African Republic, advising against all travel to the whole country except the capital Bangui, including areas like Bimbo, Begoua, and Coline. It advises against all but essential travel to Bangui and its international airport. Additionally, an Ebola outbreak declared in DRC may affect health risks.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Angola, advising against all but essential travel to Cabinda Province (except Cabinda city) and within 1km of the DRC border in Lunda Norte Province. Reasons include separatist attacks and kidnap risk, as well as insecurity and banditry in border areas.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Liberia, adding information about heightened health screening measures for travelers arriving into Liberia. It advises travelers to obtain appropriate travel insurance and read all advice.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Sri Lanka travel advice on 21 September 2026, adding information on heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides. Heavy rainfall during the inter-monsoon season has increased the risk of flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, with possible disruption to transport and other services. Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights, affecting plans even if the destination is not in the Middle East. Some flights from Colombo to the UK via Middle Eastern hubs may be delayed, postponed, or re-routed. The Government of Sri Lanka is limiting fuel purc…
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Solomon Islands, removing information about Tropical Cyclone Maila. However, Middle East escalation causes global travel disruption, potentially affecting flights. Travelers are advised to monitor airline updates and purchase travel insurance.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Burundi, advising against all travel to parts of Bujumbura Province, parts of Butanyerera Province, and the Burundi-DRC border due to security risks. Travelers should monitor local developments and note that insurance may be invalidated.
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Tanzania, adding health screening measures for those entering from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the border with Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province due to extremist attacks.
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Costa Rica, covering customs rules, gang-related violence, fines for unauthorized entry into restricted conservation areas, and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity. Travelers are advised to review safety and security information.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for South Korea, noting that escalation in the Middle East has caused global travel disruption, including airspace closures and delayed or cancelled flights. Travelers are advised to check transit country advice, airline updates, and insurance coverage before departure.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Senegal, primarily due to amended legislation on same-sex relations, with updated information for LGBT+ travelers. The advice emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and reminds travelers to obtain appropriate travel insurance covering their itinerary, planned activities, and emergencies.
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Sudan due to ongoing military conflict in Khartoum and other areas. The British Embassy in Khartoum is closed, and no consular support is available. The UK government is no longer evacuating people; travelers must use their own judgment to reach departure points and cover costs themselves. Travel insurance may be invalidated if traveling against advice.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its Belarus travel advice, continuing to advise against all travel due to a significant risk of arrest for activity now considered illegal by the Belarusian regime and a low risk that conflict linked to the war in Ukraine may spread to Belarus. It also notes UK government support would be severely limited if conflict starts, and that Belarus does not recognise dual nationality.
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Brazil, still advising against all but essential travel to parts of Amazonas State, including sections of the Amazon River and tributaries, Itaquaí River, Japurá River, and Rio Negro. The latest update includes information about taxi travel safety.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its travel advice for Argentina with new information about Hantavirus. Travelers are advised to obtain appropriate travel insurance and read the full guidance for safety.
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Jamaica with new information on sexual assault incidents in tourist areas and personal safety measures. It also reminds of Hurricane Melissa's impact, with significant damage in western parishes, ongoing lack of electricity and water in some areas, limited healthcare, and risks of water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated travel advice for St Vincent and the Grenadines, adding new information about risks of crime in public areas. Travelers are advised to purchase appropriate travel insurance and read the full guide.
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Hong Kong, covering dual nationality, e-cigarettes, and illegal drugs including CBD. Hong Kong does not recognize dual nationality and does not recognize BN(O) passports as valid travel documents. If you hold both British and Chinese nationality, local authorities may treat you solely as a Chinese citizen, and the British Consulate-General may not be able to offer consular assistance. Additionally, e-cigarettes and CBD may be subject to legal restrictions.
The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Kazakhstan with new information about IMEI registration for local SIM cards. Travelers are advised to get appropriate travel insurance and stay informed about local safety.